Get Certified or Accredited

Certification

Through national certification you join thousands of people who are committed to fostering the highest standards of ethical and professional practice in the delivery of park and recreation programs and services.

Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO)Signifies to the public that you are a serious professional in the field of aquatics and committed to providing the community with the highest level of service and professional excellence.

Accreditation is a distinguished mark of excellence that affords external recognition of an organization's commitment to quality and improvement. Accreditation has two fundamental purposes; to assure quality and to assure improvement. NRPA administratively sponsors two distinct accreditation programs.

CAPRA AccreditationThe Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies accredits agencies for meeting overall quality of operation, management and service standards.

COAPRT AccreditationThe Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions accredits college and university academic programs that specialize in those fields.